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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-17
THE DUTr OF THE HOUR.
what shall TIE Democracy DO No,r :

After the war, and when the Republicans
had things all their own way in this State,
the Democrats organized and harmonized
10 devise ways and means to overthrow re-
publican control. Upon every suitable oc-
ca,isn they put their heads together in eau
en-. and consultations and ultimately cap
tu-ed the control Of the State And now,
as a party. we can proudly point to our a
chievements. During the last census de-
cade West Virginia increased in population
more rapidly than any other State east Of
the Mississippi river in the Union. In our
schools. churches, farming, mining manu-.
ncudur. and works of internal improve
meat we have made wonderful progress
Not only this, bat our State was the central
figure in the last national election. The
votes of cur democrats made the election of
q democratic President possible the first
time in quarter ola century. five shall
remain I'm the asceudancy in our state we
mas save 20 the country another democratic
administration in 1SSS. OF this record We
a-s proud. As every democrat should be
proud
There s.. however. a bitter to the sweet,
o1estiuc,. and So it is TO West Virginia
democrats az this time. Some years ago,
when our party wa. strong. icalousics sprang
mp among some of our a-pirauts, and that
has been goins on from bad to worse until
+, eliminated ia n open rupture between
the democratic member, of our Legislature
over the election ola L. S. Senator There
was. of course. minority and q minority
Tia, majority assembled in caucus aud nom
mated % gentleman for the position in the
manner that has received the sanction O
our party in national. state district anC
county conventions for many years. The
minority nominated their maa, but neither
could elect, and the republican, stood alooi
The legislature adjourned without hayius
discharged a duty imposed upon it by The
Federal and state Consti,u;ion*-to elec
.9,b Senator. To add to the complication
,be Goyc-1o-appointcda distinguished gen
lehman of This county. Hon. d. B. Lucas t,
flthe vacant sona,orsbip, in the light o
the fact taat it will become The duty of th'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-17

We have yet to see an anti-Camden Dem
ocrat who approves of the appointment of
Daniel B. Lucas as United States Senator
IT Lucas has, in this county, a large num-
Der of warm friends and admirers, men who
admire his brilliant attainments and who
endorsed his opposition to Senator Camden
because they believed him honest in such
opposition. To them his appointment as
Senator was a complete surprise and num-
bers of them assured us that he would new
er accept Their idol has fallen and their
disappointment is great C2arksJarg Nelcs.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-17
NOVICE TO LIEN HOLDERS.

To all persons holding liens by judgment or
otherwise on the real estate or any part thereof
of VIM A. Shewalter. In pursuance of de-
made i'm a cause therein pending. 10 sub
iect the real estate of the said VIM. A. Shewal-
Ter to the satisfaction of the liens thereon, YOU
are hereby required to present all claims held
by You and each of you against the said VIM
4. Shewater which are liens on his real estate
or any part Of it, for adjudication to me at my
Office in Charlestown, West Virginia, on or be-
fore the 18th day OF March, 1857 Given un-
der my hand this 23d day of February. lsS7.
CLEON MOORE.
Feb. "a. lss7--it. Free Press Fee, $13.0.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-17
T. W. LATIMER. Clerk.
NTICT
NOTICE TO LIEN HOLDERS

To all persons holding liens by Judgment Of
otherwise on the real estate or any part thereof
of G. II. Mcknight:
In pursuance of decree Of the Circuit Court
Of jefferson County made IN a cause the.ein
pending to subject the real estate OfC H. Nc
knight. to the satisfaction of the liens there
on. you are hereby required to present all
claims held By you. and each Of you against
the said c. II Mcknight which are liens on
his real estate, or any part Of d. for adj ndica-
ton 10 me at my Office in Charlestown, West
Virginia, on or before the 4th day Of April, 1851.
Given under my hand tins Z5rd day Of Feb
ruary, 1887. CLEON MOOkb, COM
Feb. q. 1ss7-lt. Free Press Fee, 1881
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-17
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
March eth, 1887
The State Of West Virginia,

To the Sheriff Of Jefferson County, Greeting i;
4 Vacancy having occurred in the represen-
tation in the Legislature OF This State, occa-
stoned by the resignation of Hon. DANIEL b.
LUCAS, one of the delegates elect for the
county of JEFFERSON, you, the said Sheriff,
are hereby commanded in the name of the
State of West Virginia, to call a poll to be
opened and an election to be held at the seve-
raj places of voting in the said county of JET
FERSON, on TUESDAY, the 9Th day of
APRIL 1857, for the purpose of choosing a
delegate TO the Legislature TO fill the vacancy
aforesaid and you, the said Sheriff are fur
ther commanded to give immediate notice to
the commissioners of election in the several
districts in said county, and to publish and
post the notices of said election at the places
aud in the manner described by law.
In witness whereof |, +. w WILSON, Gov
ernor of said State, have hereunto set my hand
and caused the Great Seal of said State to be
affixed at the Capitol in the City of Char,es-
ton, this 9TH day Of March, 1857, and of the
State the Twenty-fourth.
BY the Governor,
L ". WILSON.
HENRY ). WALKER, Secy of State.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-17
March II, 1887.
Commissioners Notice.

IN the Circuit Court Of Jefferson County,
l. West Virginia.
FORREST w. BROWN who sues for himself
and in behalf OF all other lien creditors of
VIM. A. Shcwalter who may come in and
contribute to the costs and expenses of this
suit, Plaintiffs,
Against
WILLIAM 4. SHEWALTER-Georg Baylor,
Trustee. John NJ Coyle, Robert Y. Shirley,
Trustee. Elizabeth Bear and Daniel Bear, her
husband. Charles Smith and Maurice Shach-
man, Partners trading as Smith * Shachman,
and w c. Hardesty, Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
Extract from decree of November Term, 1856:
1T is adjudged, ordered and decreed that this
cause be referred to Cleon Moore, Commission
er. i'm chancery of this Court, WHO'S instructed
to ascertain what real estate the Defendant
VIM. A. Shewalter is seized and possessed OF,
subject TO the lien OF the Plaintiffs judgment
its value and the annual or rental value
thereof-the amount Of the Plaintihs said
Judgment interest and costs. To convene the
lien creditors of the said defendant and 10 as
certain the several liens to which said real es-
tate is subject with their amounts and priori-
ties. and TO make report of his proceedings TO
the next term Of the Court.
A COpy-Teste.
T.W. LATIMER Clerk.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-17
.t'Ofice.

THE undersigned has obtained letters Of adj
l. ministratiOn upon the personal estate OF
the late John H. Sirider, deceased All per.
sons having claims against the estate will please
present them 10 her. and all persons indebted
to the estate will please make payment 70 her.
AMANDA c.. STRIDER,
Feb. ~ lSS7-4t Administrative.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-17
Il Good BIaCkslnifh's Stand
0Ud DiCetItHg House
for Rent.

TNHE Blacksmith Shop and Dwelling House
L attached situated on the farm Of Mrs. Re
becca Hunter for rent from April next. Apply
to REBECCA HUNTER, or
W. II TRAVERS.
March ,. l587-3to
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-17
.Sec advertisements.
Notice.

THE Annual Meeting of Policy Holders of
L the jefferson County Mutual Fire lnsu-
rance Co. for the Election OF Directors, will be
held at its office in CharlestOwn, w. Va, on
MONDAY, MARCH DIST, at II o'clock. See
Bylaws, Sec Q.
March Il 1887
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-17
IN CIANCERY.
NOTI(E.

Notice is hereby given that will execute the
foregoing decree at my office in Charlestown.
West Virginia, on the 10Th day Of March 1887.
CLEON MOORE, Comr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-17
Commandments Notice.
IN the Circuit Court Of jefferson County
i West Virginia.

IN the Circuit Court Of Jefferson County,
Il West Virginia.
JOHN MCKNIGHT, PltT,
Against
c. III. MCKNIGHT, Henry BOhrer, VIM Hop
kins, Andrew Hunter, Trustee, Layinia ID.
Broadus J. Garland Hurst Sheriff of Jefferson
County. and as such Committee Administrator
of Sarah A. Broadus and Maria f. Broadus,
Charles f. Knight ard Anna Maria knight his
wife. Iavina b. Moss, Maria l.. Keycs, John
Dieter and II. w. Mcknight, Defendants,
IN CHANCERY.
Extract from Decree Of February 10th, 1857.
at is adiudged, ordered and decreed that
this cause be referred IL Master Commissioner
CleOn Moore to ascertain
First-The interest respectively Of G.. III. Nc
Knight and William Hopkins in the real es-
tate in this cause embraced. by ascertaining the
amount ofthe payment made by each of the pur-
chase money therein paid.
Second-'rhe amount Ofthe unpaid purchase
money secured upon the said property.
Third-The liens and their amounts and pri-
critics upon the interest Of the said c. III. Nc
Knight in the said realty.
Fourth-The value and rental value Of said
realty,
Finh-Any other matters that may be deem
ed pertinent by the said Commissioner or that
may be required by any Of the parties in inter
est and report to a future term Of this Court.
A Copy-Teste-
NUTICE.
Notice is hereby given that will execute the
foregoing decree at my office in Charlestown,
West Virginia on the 4th day Of April, 1857.
Given under my hand this 22nd day OF Feb
ruary. 1857. CLEON MOORE. Com.
February p, lSs7-4t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-17
PUBLIC SALE.

INTENDING 70 discontinue farming, the I'M
/ dersigned will sell at Frankfort, adjoining
Shannondale Ferry,
IN .Hondqy M 2sh dag Of Mareh, 1851,
m the re.idence Of Joseph Mhinington.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-17
SEVENTH IVEACRES or WHEAT

in the ground and about ten head Of young
cattle.
TERMS or SALE.-Sums Of SO and w
wards credit Of eight months with inieTes.,
from date, payable at First National Bank =. o.
Jefferson. at CharlestOwn, well endorsed lne
interest will be RENTED IL paid at maturity
Sums under SO cash.
LOGAN 0SBURN.
DANIEL HEFLEBOwEE, AuctioDeer
March 3. 15S7-4t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-17

TO THE VOTERS OFJEFFERSON COUNTY
and 10 the Commissioners and Canvassers Of
Election appointed by the County Court Of
said county at each of the voting precincts
therein
By virtue Of the foregoing writ Of election
issued by the Hon. T. W Wilson, Governor Of
the State of West Virginia, to the undersigned,
Sheriff of said county, notice is hereby given
that the polls will be opened al each voting
precinct in said county and special election
hold on
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-17

A UCTION Soap only cents cake. largest
~ cake on earth for the money. c. ID. EBY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-17
TUESDAY. APRIL 5TH. 1857

for the purpose of electing a Delegate to the
House Of Delegates in this state, to I'LL the
vacancy caused during the recess of the Leg
islature bv the resignation Of the Hon. Dam ell
B. Lucas. Delegate from this county, and the
Commissioners and Officers Of Election at each
voting precinct in said county are hereby mott
fed and required to attend at the oils in their
several voting precincts and cause an election
to be held on that day between the hours pre-
scribed by law, superintend the same and to
perform all other duties required of them by
law.
J. GARLAND HURST,
Sheriff Of jefferson County.
March eth, 1857.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-17
ONE OSBORNE BINDER,

run but one season and IN good order; one
lime spreader and crusher two barshear. ana
four dOuble-shovel and two single plOws bay
and straw forks. corn shelter and cleaner. and
corn PLANTER
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-17

A. II. Walker, Ord, Neb., says: Or.
Seth Aruold's Cough Killer sells very read
lily and suits all who use it.
Mothers, teething and fretful children
need DR.. Seth Arnold's Soothing ami Qui-
citing Cordial Druggists, 25c.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-17

The Legislature failed to pass some meas
ures that the Governor thought should have
been adopted, and in the power Of his might
he issued call for them to convene again
and consider them. The Legislature also
failed to perform another important duty
the election of q United States Senator
Why did not the Governor indicate that as
a duty unperformed, yet worthy Of their
consideration, especially so as the Consti-
tuition of the United States demands it of
the Legislature " at its next meeting -
Why, unless he preferred that his own sweet
will should be above the supreme law Of the
land-should be a higher law" than the
Constitution that he took an oath to sup
mort
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-17
PUBLIC SALE
OF
Stock and Farming Implements.

THE undersigned will sell on the "Ryon
i Hall" Farm of Hon. d. b. Lucas, near
Halltown,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-17
2 GOOD WHEAT FANS,

and tWO wheat dfiIls I0g and lead chaHs
grain cradles, IRON wedges, rake. hOes, ETC.
In addition several hundred barrels Of corn b.
the barrel and about
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-17
SIX HEAD OF HORSES
and
SIX HEAD OF COLTS,
500 Head of Valuable Sheep,

two hundred head Of which are wethers, the
residue are yearlings and ewes some with lambs
by their side; one good road wagon aud bed
for six horses
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-17
Election Notice.

HrynY 5. WALKER, sec'y of State.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-03-17

At the same time and place aud on the same
terms will offer for sale q tract Of about thir-
Is acres lying just south of the LectOwn Road
and opposite 10 the tract above described aud
formerly part of the same tract.
DAN'L HEFLEBOWER,
Trustee OF r. d. Rutherford.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-11-03
An Editor "All Broke Up."

To edit a newspaper in a storm is rather a stormy business. Doing the very best we can in the Candler- Abbott sensation, keeping as quiet as we can, lodging and hiding about to keep from being hit by the flying timbers, taking only the news side, that is, giving the news only, and begging to be excused from an open or even a covert fight, because one is a man preacher with all the women on his side, and the other Is a woman dramatist with all the men on her side; and being ourself a man, and therefore, naturally on the woman's side, but at the same time wishing to keep on the good side of the women-Well, we are doing the best we can considering our confusion.
 Perhaps no man living or dead ever had harder time. In the first place. we wrote as soon as the ball opened just what we thought, and that was that we thought we didn't know. Believing that this would be near enough to both sides to make no enemies and lose no friends we adopted it. Contrary to all rules in politics, where it. is well settled that the fellow who knows nothing, sees nothing, does nothing, and is nothing generally gets there, we found ourself between the devil and the deep sea, and if we can get forgiveness for playing politician this time we will in future always take sides on every question that comes up, even if we know both sides are wrong. For two days we have been hiding out.-NashYille American.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-11-03

ceipts of 1,963,9OO head, 1,259,225 went into the hands of this dressed beef monopoly.
 With these facts before them cat tlemen can readily see where they are drifting. It took them ten years to utilize 1,55O,835 cattle in Chi cago, about 2S per cent of their re- ceipts, but in the next six years the receipts had increased more than 100 per cent, and they made with 35 per cent of the total amount; and still within the last five years, not including 1887, the receipts have been 9,14S, ,5S9 head, and out oi that number they used 55 per cent or 5,O2O, ITO head. All these figures show the errors of the cattle raisers errors which they have 1t in their power to correct. We can easily establish a central market in the south, and it only takes energy, en- terprise and a small amount of cap- ital from each individual to sue ceed. We have everything in favor We will have to stand very little shrinkage, no yardage, no commits sions-in fact, less than one-third of the expense will be incurred by shipping to Houston instead of to Chicago, from almost any part of the state. Houston has advantage over any other point in the state, which fact that the cattle men we'll understand. MT. Pryor went into details regarding the price obtained for the best COWS under the present conditions, showing that the green hide alone is sold for about half as much as the producer obtains for the whole beef and pointing out that market in the state would benefit the producer more than 100 per cent. The cattlemen, he says have their eyes opened lately; they are giving some attention and study to the question and are determined to free themselves. The only way they can do this is by subscribing to the capital stock of the Houston refrigerator, and this they are doing.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-11-03
That Indian Raid.

An Fl Paso dispatch of recent date says: A. Muzenberger, the we'll known mining man came in yester- day with lot of ore from his mines at Sabinal. He confirms the news received by Judge Crosby, president of the Corralitos company, from ex-Lieutenant Britton Dav1s, man. ager for the company, that seven Indians, believed to be remnant of the Apache band of Magnus, are roaming about the country around Lake Guzman, about one hundred miles southwest from Fl Paso. Lieutenant Davis wrote that the savages had stolen lot of horses from the Corralitos ranch, and that a man named McGrew with seven companions had recaptured the horses, and hoped to catch the h. dians. McGrew had stopped to await the arrival of force of 25 Mexican troops from Ascension when he last communicated with Lieutenant Davis before the latter wrote to Judge Crosby. MT. Mu- zenberger says that McGrew stop ped to await the endorsements be- cause a rancher. on the shore of Lake Guzman was afraid the sav- ages would attack his ranch if 1t were left unprotected. While Mir. McGrew was waiting a rain storm obliterated the trail and the Indians escaped into the Sierra Madres.
 When McGrew and his men came up with the Indians, and before making the attack, they shook hands over a compact that if any man in McGrew's party showed the white feather he should be shot down on the instant. Then with out knowing the number of the savages, McGrew and his men made a bold dash. The Indians were ta- ken by surprise and fired wildly. About 70 shots were exchanged. It is believed that some of the h. dians were wounded, though Me- Crews men escaped unhurt, and retook nearly all the stolen horses. The seven Indians are now known to have had a rendezvous for some time near Lake Guzman. They are expected to come forth on another raid at any time.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-11-03
More than all Average Dog Story.

Dan Stevens, or rather the stage company for which he is the man. ager, owns a dog that has acquired the manly vice of chewing tobacco and he enjoys a quid of fine-cut with relish that is almost human. He will be fifteen years of age next March, if his life be not cut short by this species of dissipation before that time arrives. As a dog, he en- joys wide circle of friends, but his example to other dogs of more tender years is bad-yery bad be- cause of this one vice that is bear ing him to an untimely grave Florence Enterprise.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-11-03

A Cheyenne, Wyoming, special says: The first report of Mr. Nagle, receiver of the bankrupt cattle firm of Swan Brothers, was filed with Chief Justice McGinnis. It places the resources of individual mem- bers at $808,999 72; resources over liabilities, $S9, ,860 32. The person al property of the firm, consisting of horses, wagons and furniture is not included. It is now thought if forced sales of the resources are not made, that the creditors will be paid in full.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-11-03

An exchange says in a gathering of fifty cattlemen a vote was taken on the question whether if they had money to invest they would put it in cattle or some other inter- est. Forty-one of them said they would invest in cattle and nine thought it would be safer to try some other business. This is re- ported to have taken place in Kan sas City, few days ago. It shows that most of the cattlemen believe there is future for their business.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-11-03
The Snake Habit.

MT. Mesereau, of Ulster county, was introduced to Col. Thomas P. Ochiltree, in the smoking room of the Hoffman House last Saturday evening, and heard the Colonel re- late some interesting facts about snakes in Texas. Esopus IS noted for raising big squashes and able snake historians. MT. Mesereau is one of the latter products, and he has attained his full growth. When MT. Ochiltree paused to relight his cigar, MT. Mesereau said: "I believe some snakes have human nature and instincts in their systems, and l will prove 1t to you. One day not long age, while I was crossing a field on my farm, I heard d rustling in the grass. I looked and saw something that made my hair stand up so straight that my hat fell off my head. Not more than ten feet away was a black snake over eight fong. The snake looked at me for moment, threshed the ground with his tail, cavorted around in a circle, and then moved away in the direction was going. l was so par alyzed at what I saw that 1 stood like a balky jackass. The snake came back, and after going through the same performances as before, he ran away again. That's mighty queer,' says I to myself;' I wonder what ails the snake?' Again that snake came back, threshed and ca vorted around and looked in my eyes. This time I had the courage to look more steadily, and I noticed a kind of appealing look in his eyes. I followed the reptile, which ran ahead to show me the way. He led me to a big log at the end of the field. Under the log was the snakes mate. He wanted me to extricate him. I lifted one end of the log, the snake crawled out, and both of them streaked away. The next morning as I was eating break fast I heard a knock at the door. I opened the door, and there were the two black snakes. They had a big, fat rabbit and a pair of cartridges. They crawled into the kitchen, got upon a chair, had the game on the table and then left the house. They had knocked at the door with their tails. Now, if you don't call that human nature and instinct, then I'd like to know what human na- ture and instinct are."
 Colonel Ochiltree's cigar had again gone out, and as he left the room to get fresh one, he mur- mured: "I wonder if there is any chance of salvation for man who has the snake habit fastened on him ?"-Chicago Herald.
The St. Johns herald., 1887-11-03


 The Tombstone Prospector says: At consultation of representa- tives of the Live Stock Sanitary Commission held in this city, it was decided not to take any further ac- ton in the different cases for vio- lation of the quarantine proclama- ton against Mexico, until they re- ceive the written opinion of the District Attorney and assistant counsel, as to how they shall pro- ceed, This opinion will probably not be delivered for ten days, when further arrests will be made or the quarantine raised.